"MLB.com's Scott Merkin writes that there's a "better-than-average chance" White Sox pitching prospect Carlos Rodon is promoted this season to work as a reliever.

It would be the same developmental path Chris Sale took in 2010, and that's worked out pretty well for the Pale Hose. Sale threw 23 1/3 relief innings for the White Sox that year, but he was called up in early August. If he's promoted, Rodon isn't expected to be up until September. The No. 3 overall pick has allowed four runs while striking out 13 over nine innings in his first five pro appearances. For what it's worth, manager Robin Ventura said he hasn't given thought to Rodon being promoted. "I'm not even going down that far," Ventura said. "We are concerned about what's going on right here. If they say he's pitching well enough to come up, then the more the merrier at this point." "

Chicago lost its second straight after a six-game winning streak, but got a strong outing from rookie left-hander Carlos Rodon. The White Sox's top prospect entering the season, Rodon pitched six innings and gave up one run and four hits and struck out four and walked five.

Making the third start of his career, Rodon's control problems continued as he's walked 15 in 16 innings as a starter.